Women's Tennis

San Francisco Slips Past Santa Clara 4-3

Feb 20, 2006

Feb. 20, 2006

Santa Clara, Calif. - Juniors Casey Knutson and Kelly Leathers both won their matches in doubles and singles competition this afternoon, but it wasn't enough to propel the Santa Clara women's tennis team past West Coast Conference rival San Francisco, losing a close 4-3 decision at the Degheri Tennis Center.

The Dons rebounded by taking the first three singles matches of the day, winning out at the No. 1, 4, and 6 positions. However, Knutson and Leathers tied up the contest at 3-3 with their three-set triumphs over their opponents. Knutson outlasted Macedo 6-3, 5-7, 6-1 on Court 3, while Leathers was up 4-1 in the third set when Taylor retired at the No. 2 spot. San Francisco got the clinching point after Martin gutted out a 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 victory over Davoudi on Court 5, giving the visitors the 4-3 win.

Santa Clara drops its overall record to 3-7 and returns to action next Friday against UC Davis. Game time is set for 3 p.m. at the Degheri Tennis Center.